Pendleton Sd 16 School District
School District · Pendleton, Oregon
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,002
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,002
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating Pendleton Sd 16?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pendleton Sd 16 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mckay Creek Elementary School
Pendleton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nixyaawii Community School
Pendleton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Elementary School
Pendleton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oregon rank
#110 of 146
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Oregon avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,002
$1,320 vs Oregon median
District size
2,955 students
Larger than Oregon median
The short answer
Pendleton Sd 16 ranks #110 of 146 Oregon districts by overall school rating. Pendleton Sd 16's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mckay Creek Elementary School (7.7/10), Nixyaawii Community School (7.5/10), and Washington Elementary School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Pendleton Sd 16
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mckay Creek Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Nixyaawii Community School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Sunridge Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Sherwood Heights Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Hawthorne Alternative High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Pendleton High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pendleton Sd 16
Pendleton Sd 16 is a Pendleton, Oregon school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 2,955 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $15,002 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Pendleton Sd 16 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mckay Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Pendleton Sd 16 students show an average math proficiency of 39.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.3%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pendleton Sd 16, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pendleton Sd 16 with test data.
Schools in Pendleton Sd 16
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Pendleton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,955
- Teachers (FTE)
- 168
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pendleton Sd 16?
Pendleton Sd 16 has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pendleton Sd 16?
The average composite rating for Pendleton Sd 16 is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pendleton Sd 16?
Pendleton Sd 16 spends $15,002 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pendleton Sd 16?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pendleton Sd 16 is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pendleton Sd 16?
Mckay Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pendleton Sd 16 with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Pendleton Sd 16?
Across schools in Pendleton Sd 16 with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pendleton Sd 16 compare to other districts in Oregon?
Pendleton Sd 16 has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oregon by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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